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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019. PAGE 3. A comfort to the believer, and a terror to the unbeliever! (R.C. Sproul) “His eyes are on the ways of men; He sees their every step!” Job 34:21 “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 15:3 “Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” Jeremiah 23:24 The doctrine of God’s omnipresence appropriately fills us with awe. In addition, the doctrine also proves to be comforting. We can always be certain of God’s undivided attention. We don’t ever need to stand in line or make an appointment to be with God. When we are in God’s presence, He is not preoccupied with events on the other side of the world. The doctrine is, of course, not at all comforting to the unbeliever. There is no place to hide from God! There is no corner of the universe where God is not. The wicked in Hell are not separated from God--only from His benevolence. His wrath is with them constantly. For the unbeliever, the doctrine highlights the fact that people cannot hide from God. their sins are done in God’s presence. Like Adam, they seek to hide. However, there is no corner of the universe that God’s gaze, either in love or wrath, fails to reach. God’s omnipresence is a comfort to the believer, and a terror to the unbeliever! “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:13. A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 401 Albert Street, Box 340, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-6336 ~ Fax: 519-887-6438 email: riversidefuneralhome@hotmail.com www.riversidefuneralhome.ca Nominate someone you know who doesn’t have a subscription to The Citizen but should! Promoting our Community CitizenTh e $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, December 13, 2018 Volume 34 No. 49 RESPONSE- Pg. 3 Morris-Turnberry Mayor calls for autonomy CONCERT - Pg. 6 Brussels Ministerial comes together for show FUNDING - Pg. 2 Education Minister in Blyth to hand out grants Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 INSIDE THIS WEEK: Seaforth’s Fisher elected Huron East Deputy-Mayor 4-H Clubs awarded Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher is Huron East’s new deputy-mayor, besting two others who put theirnames forward at the inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council on Dec. 4. Fisher, Tuckersmith CouncillorRay Chartrand and Grey CouncillorAlvin McLellan all let their names stand for the municipality’s second- in-command position. This came after Huron East eliminated the at- large deputy-mayor position,reducing the size of council from 12members to 11 just ahead of October’s election. It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position. Chartrand then paid the favour back by nominating Fisher. FormerDeputy-Mayor Joe Stefflernominated McLellan for the position. Fisher told his fellow councillorsthat he has lived in the community for over 40 years. In addition, he has been a councillor for 12 years andspent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in being the deputy-mayor. Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertaken or continued both in Huron East and in Huron County.In Huron East, Fisher said hewanted to see the municipality’s community centres better utilized and to promote a harmoniousrelationship between residents of all of Huron East’s five wards. At the county level, Fisher said hewanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron County could easily be the Prince Edward County of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’saccessibility advisory committee has done a lot of great work, there is stillmore to be done.Fisher also said that, as someone who is legally blind, he also hoped that being named deputy-mayorwould inspire others with disabilities saying that if they “get [their] ass off the couch and do something” like hehas they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades of experience as a councillor and on numerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice forthe deputy-mayor position. He said that being self-employed would ensure that he wouldn’t missany meetings, adding that he hates to miss any council meetings. He said he had been asked if he The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Awards Program was recently held at the Seaforth Agriplex, recognizing 4-H membersfor their efforts throughout the year.COUNTY AWARDS Loretta Higgins won the Murray Cardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highest overall score in the county went to Evy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication to the club. The Warden’s Novice Award for first year competitivemember with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the junior member with the top essaywent to Kayla Drennan.Emily Franken won the Ontario Plowmen’s Association Award for outstanding agricultural 4-Hmember as well as the LongstandingGraduating Member Award. She also received her graduation seal. The Citizen-Rural Voice Awardsfor press reporter book competitionawards went to Dugald McIntosh (first) and Mercedes Prout (second). The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Award for clubsecretary book competition were awarded to Emily Bieman (first) and Kayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the county Go for the Gold Competition was the South Huron Sheep Club Teamwhich consisted of Amanda Bos,Rachel Gras, Grace Hallahan and Evy Verschaeve. The Top Gate Sign Award for the White Christmas The snow was falling on Friday night as Clinton held the final Santa Claus parade of the Huron County season, bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help celebrate the holiday season. One of the main attractions of the parade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealing to the ears of all in attendance. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)Continued on page 12 REALIZE YOUR DREAM IN IT TO WIN IT: brought to you by the Libro Prosperity Fund, Wingham BIA, North Huron Economic Development Committee, Huron County Economic Development and Community Futures Huron. Enter the In It to Win It contest to Win! $10,000 Prize Package. Receive invaluable (mandatory) business training to give you a good foundation in your dream to expand an existing business or establish a new business on Main Street in Wingham. Full details at www.northhuron.ca Contest opens December 12Applications will be accepted until January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 pmForms are available online or at the Township of North Huron office at 275 Josephine Street in Wingham Email: inittowinit@northhuron.caor call the Project Co-ordinator at 519-441-7629. Continued on page 15 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Recipient will be announced in the last paper of the month. Riverside Funeral Home will sponsor one new subscription per month. Call, email or fax your submission to Riverside Funeral Home - include person’s name, complete mailing address and your name and number. Farmers’ Market marks successful season opener The Brussels Farmers’ Market, hosted at the Brussels Four Winds Barn, opened for the season last Friday to great crowds and increased vendors according to outgoing barn general manager Kathy Stephenson. “The market looks really good this year,” she said. “We have a lot of new vendors, and 23 vendors total for our first day, which is more than we had last year.” Despite rainy weather leading up to the opening day of the market, and some brisk temperatures earlier that day, the market was well-attended she said, and the breadth of products available has grown. Stephenson, who will be retiring in the coming weeks and replaced by new general manager Kaitlyn Pipe, said she is very impressed with how the market has come together this year. Vendors at the market were also impressed. Lisa Stevenson at the Scott Saunders Rollin’ Roaster booth said that she returned because the market and the village offer great experiences. “This is a lovely community and the people here support the market,” she said. “It’s in a great facility at the Four Winds Barn, and the market offers a great variety, and that brings people in over and over again.” Stevenson said that, no matter what people were looking for, be it produce, gifts or odds and ends, it can be found at the market, while her booth offers meals on-the-go with both lunch and dinner specials. “You really can find anything, whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, groceries or dinner or lunch,” she said. Barb Storey, running the Storey Farms booth, said that the market started out great when it was outdoors several years ago, and has only improved since then. She said she has been part of the market since before it moved to the barn, and is impressed by the great strides made by organizers. “I love the atmosphere,” she said. “It’s a unique place to hold a Farmers’ Market and people keep coming back.” Return visitors are only part of the story, however, as Storey explained that every week, right up until the final market, she was greeting newcomers who said they would definitely be returning. “I wouldn’t be surprised if that keeps going for the next 22 weeks,” she said. Long-term vendors like herself are an important part of the market, she said, pointing to several other sellers who have been around since the beginning or shortly thereafter, including specialty produce purveyors and community groups like the Brussels United Church Women (UCW). “It’s unique, especially with the UCW because they offer an experience that isn’t really had at other markets,” she said. The market runs Fridays 2-6 p.m. through mid-October. For more information, visit the market on Facebook. Sweet treats Brussels Leo and Fall Fair Ambassador Amanda Morrison was providing some sweet treats during the opening of the Brussels Farmers’ Market last Friday at the Four Winds Barn. The market brought in more vendors for its first outing of the season than it did last year according to outgoing barn general manager Kathy Stephenson. (Denny Scott photo) is looking for an historical Blyth name for its new subdivision in Blyth Please submit suggestions to: agrutledge@hurontel.on.ca Na m e t h a t SUB D I V I S I O N GJAJ Holdings Winning submission will be awarded $100 gift certificate to Cowbell Brewing Great turnout Organizers said that the first Brussels Farmers’ Market of the season brought out a great crowd and some very pleased vendors. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen Drop by our office in Blyth or Brussels and check out our wonderful selection of books. 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